… in female employment rates, coupled with the decline of the male breadwinner family model, have unsettled … and various labour-market outcomes, such as increased women’s participation in the labour market and reduced gender … parents across Member States are entitled to a range of types of leave, the most common being maternity leave, …
… Communication and Information, General Secretariat of the Council Virginija Langbakk , Director, European … Gender Equality (EIGE) 09:20–10:50 Session 1: The future of gender equality: what are the goals and challenges for … European Commission. Panel: Evelyn Regner , Chair of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM), European …
… language that recognises that these posts can be held by women or men. Gendered nouns and adjectives should be avoided … fabrics. Gender-discriminatory language The forefathers of today’s villagers used the same methods for catching fish … today’s villagers. Gender-neutral language The ancestors of today’s villagers used the same methods for catching fish …
… and retain female talent. Making workplaces inclusive for women is in the best interest of the ICT sector. It enables them to tap into a larger … commitment to diversity since its foundation. The company views diversity as a driver of creativity, an inspirational …
… The conceptual framework of the Gender Equality Index consists of eight domains. The first six (work, money, knowledge, … This occurs when considering issues that are related to women alone. Violence constitutes the final satellite domain …
… This is the third installation of EIGE’s Gender Equality Index. Since its launch in 2013, … contribution to policy debate and for raising awareness of gender equality at EU and national level. The Gender … power and health. It gives insights into violence against women and intersecting inequalities. Finally, it shows the …
… The Gender Equality Index provides a comprehensive measure of gender equality, tailored to fit the EU policy context. In light of the importance of cohesion across Member States, the … providing a composite indicator of direct violence against women. This indicator is based on the data on violence …
… This study mapped the persistence of stereotypical attitudes and perceptions to gender by collecting real-life stories from women and men across the EU. These stories help to identify … researchers identified belief systems, patterns and norms of behaviour that reinforce gender stereotypes, including …
… At the request of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, EIGE is prepared a research note on … enabling or hindering balanced uptake of ICT jobs among women and men. In 2017, the European Commission proposed a …
… by the fictional Chocolate Foundation. How many examples of gender-discriminatory language can you see? Can you think better of alternatives? Example 1 - Short description of the role … as an organisation and we operate as a meritocracy. Both women and men who meet the assessment criteria in the …
… below is a policy document from the fictional country of Michland. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are … are adequate measures to support the work-life balance ofwomen ; Early years interventions are in place for parents …
… on the assumption that the formulation and administration of public policy benefits all members of the public equally. However, structural gender … are still embedded in our society. Even if laws treats women and men as equals, women still do not have equal access …
… The Council of the European Union, in its conclusions from 2006, noted … to improve and strengthen the development and regular use of gender impact assessment when drafting: Legislation … political decisions have a concrete impact on the lives ofwomen and men. That is why in most cases gender impact …
… Guidelines Strenghts and weaknesses Model At the end of 2013, Belgium adopted the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), which is a preliminary assessment of potential consequences of regulatory projects in the … test, which assesses the impact of regulation proposals on women and men. Therefore, the gender impact assessment is …
… that reports submitted along with new bills, projects of ordinances and decrees shall incorporate a gender impact assessment of the measures included in the regulation. In 2001, a … assessment implementation by establishing that the Catalan Women’s Institute would be in charge of elaborating the …
… to integrate gender equality into their respective fields of responsibility. Introducing gender mainstreaming into an organisation not only requires a change of working routines but also demands staff to reflect on … 21 February 1996 on “Incorporating equal opportunities for women and men into all Community Policies and Activities” was …
… defined tasks from the outset. Precise organisational form of the gender mainstreaming support structure needs to be … for preventing discrimination amongst the employees of an organisation and for promoting equal opportunities for … View Example The Belgian Institute for the Equality ofWomen and Men undertakes research, provides recommendations …
… Rationale Different goals for the advancement of gender equality are appropriate for different … upon the organisation’s exact policy area and field of activity. Key aspects Using this framework as a background … on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ’, the ‘ Beijing Platform for Action ’, the EU …